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By Ian Swaby |
September 15, 2024

Sarasota celebrates its Mermaid Fountain

The fountain was honored by the Smithsonian Institution’s inventory of public art sculptures in 1995.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
December 25, 2024

Despite 3 hurricanes, 2024 left Longboat Key smiling

In 2024, we saved lives of turtles and birds and released them back into nature; we danced on St. Patty's Day and renewed love on Valentine's; and we found wonderful goodies, tastes and drinks only Longboat can dish out.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 14, 2024

Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
December 11, 2024

Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2024

Charter Review Board District 1: Jay W. Riley

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Michael Harris |
November 11, 2024

Marine vets gather to celebrate Corps birthday

For the 22nd year, Marina Jack hosted area veterans in commemorating the U.S. Marine Corps 249th anniversary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 3, 2024

Questions linger for performing arts venue implementation agreement

Following a rousing concept reveal last week, city commissioners dig into the details for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 9, 2024

Art Center Sarasota executive director is stepping down

Kinsey Robb is leaving to pursue a nonprofit visual arts role in New York City.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
December 28, 2024

Bay Plaza owners granted status to appeal Obsidian condo tower

The Planning Board's decision to grant aggrieved party status to Bay Plaza Owners Assocation means it may proceed with an appeal of the administrative approval of the Obsidian condo tower.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 19, 2024

Visit Sarasota County names three board members

Stacey Corley, Jason Samson and Heather Van Wie join the VSC board for two-year terms.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
September 7, 2024

Sarasota Chamber to host third Fall for Sarasota event

Business teams collaborate with local non-profits for three days of volunteer service.

Sarasota
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2025

After unsuccessful campaign, candidate finds new ways to serve Manatee

Alyssa Gay is keeping busy after campaigning for the District 72 House seat.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 2, 2024

City of Sarasota cuts the ribbon on Overtown Square park

Located in the Rosemary District, the pocket park is named after Sarasota's first Black community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County |
November 20, 2024

ELC Sarasota Builds Bright Futures for Our Littlest Learners

The ELC serves 4,000 children and assists 150 childcare providers annually, yet the work doesn’t stop there.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A home in Siesta’s Bayside on Siesta Key Circle tops the week's sales at $3.54 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
December 16, 2024

Sandy Claws Beach Run brings energy to the holiday spirit

Runners dressed in festive attire for the 48th annual event held on Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Emily Leinfuss |
January 27, 2025

Hall-of-famer Judy Thomas reflects on a career spent on the ice

The celebrated ice skater and show recruiter looks back on five decades of career spins, flips and jumps. "It’s not designer brands or Olympic medals that define you," she says. "It’s your experiences, relationships and work ethic."

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
October 16, 2024

Give responders high-fives

Two hurricanes — Helene, a Cat 4 at landfall, and Milton, a Cat 3 at landfall — brought horrific catastrophes smack dab onto Sarasota and Manatee counties.